Surely they couldn't have put it out without someone at Pleasure Beach checking and Okaying it. It is most likely a publicity stunt to cause a bit of controversy and get people talking about it. Then pass it off as a mistake to get around any false advertising claims. Definitely "inspired by" Merlin's marketing techniques.

Surely they couldn't have put it out without someone at Pleasure Beach checking and Okaying it. It is most likely a publicity stunt to cause a bit of controversy and get people talking about it. Then pass it off as a mistake to get around any false advertising claims. Definitely "inspired by" Merlin's marketing techniques.

Words cannot describe Icon, it destroys every other ride in the UK. It's so comfortable, the restraints are so free, so much airtime (floater and ejector) even in areas that you wouldn't expect. Every element delivered to the max, there's so little time to process what's going on, it's relentless. Absolutely stunning ride, hasn't quite beaten Mako to my number 1 spot, but it's god damn close.

The general consensus is that towards the front and towards the back are better than in the middle of the train, which seems to be normal on most coasters.

Haven't heard anyone who hasn't said that it's the best coaster in the UK after riding. Personally, this is my first Mack launch coaster but I can say that it is far superior to Rita, Stealth and even Cheetah Hunt.

Spoke to a few people who have done most of the Mack launchers, everyone seemed to agree that it is better than Blue Fire but most could not yet decide between Icon and Helix.

These reviews are coming from early morning mostly half full rides as well. Think what it's going to be like after a long, hot day at the 10pm closes in the summer! It's gonna haul!

When you compare the complete experiences with each other, I think Wicker Man will just come out on top of Icon, simply because it's so much more than just a coaster. It's something unique that will stick in people's minds, whereas Icon, whilst it will be remembered as a simply fantastic coaster, it may just not have that edge that I think Wicker Man has. Obviously, this is just my own viewpoint, and everyone has a different opinion and has different tastes and preferences. I also haven't been on Icon.

I do believe this will become the best ride in the UK. It looks incredible, can't wait to head over this spring.

I haven't set a date to go up but glad people who have ridden it feel the same. It stood out from all other UK coasters and looks like an all round crowd pleaser. Now we'll just have to see what exactly Thorpe Park have up their sleeve.

I do believe this will become the best ride in the UK. It looks incredible, can't wait to head over this spring.

I haven't set a date to go up but glad people who have ridden it feel the same. It stood out from all other UK coasters and looks like an all round crowd pleaser. Now we'll just have to see what exactly Thorpe Park have up their sleeve.

If Icon is as good as people are saying it is as of right now since it’s media and press day.. Merlin are going to have to blow the water out with their next coaster.. will be riding sometime in June! Cannot wait!

The POV above is very slow and not the full speed potential of the ride, it was filmed on an empty train when the wheels were cold, no idea why they didn't let it warm up properly before filming. There are several rider cam POVs going round that show the ride running at a much more normal speed

Also, Nick Thompson said at the press event today that the park will be adding "about" 3 significant new rides in the next 7 years.